Faith Lutheran Church Council Minutes – Aug. 13, 2026
President - Lori Pietsch S.A.M. - Ralph Flitter
Secretary - Stacy Reed Treasurers - Kathy Guyer, Jane Piepgras
Deacons - Sherri Gustafson, Cindy Lehman, Mary Feder
Trustees - Ben Odegard BOE - Julia Young, Patty Young
Secretary - Stacy Reed Treasurers - Kathy Guyer, Jane Piepgras
Deacons - Sherri Gustafson, Cindy Lehman, Mary Feder
Trustees - Ben Odegard BOE - Julia Young, Patty Young
Secretary’s Report:
Ralph noted a correction to July’s minutes should state cost for Church Musician’s
Retreat is $300 plus mileage.
Treasurer’s Report:
July expenses were $ 9,637.61 and receipts $ 8,818.00.
Retreat is $300 plus mileage.
Treasurer’s Report:
July expenses were $ 9,637.61 and receipts $ 8,818.00.
Trustees Report:
We have 2 interviews for the custodial job. We should have a custodian in place in the
next week or so. Vacuum cleaner was looked at, new bags were ordered and filter was
cleaned. Hot water tank in kitchen has been acting up, we are not sure if the wall switch
is accidentally being turned off. A large notice has been taped to the wall in the
meantime. Lori has instructed to get the security camera project started, Ben will contact
Christensen Communications. We will continue to work on the Bell tower issue and
lighting inside of the church.
next week or so. Vacuum cleaner was looked at, new bags were ordered and filter was
cleaned. Hot water tank in kitchen has been acting up, we are not sure if the wall switch
is accidentally being turned off. A large notice has been taped to the wall in the
meantime. Lori has instructed to get the security camera project started, Ben will contact
Christensen Communications. We will continue to work on the Bell tower issue and
lighting inside of the church.
Deacons:
9/27 - Bible Sunday for 3-year-olds, 3rd graders and 80-year-olds.
9/30 - Confirmation starts. 10/11 - New Member Sunday; 10/30 - Trunk or Treat;
11/4 - Pack OCC boxes; 12/12 - Shopping with Mrs. Claus.
9/30 - Confirmation starts. 10/11 - New Member Sunday; 10/30 - Trunk or Treat;
11/4 - Pack OCC boxes; 12/12 - Shopping with Mrs. Claus.
Board of Ed:
Will hold a meeting/game night to initiate interest in the 2027 Youth Gathering.
Ralph’s Report:
Celebrated 50th anniversary of the service in the park for Lake Hanska on July 5th, held
Peace of the Prairie service at Faith on July 12th, participated in VBS July 27-30, met at
Living Meadows for Pray without Ceasing 4 times in July. Ralph had several meetings
and home visits throughout July. August will consist of meetings, 2 weddings, 1 baptism
and Hanska’s 125th anniversary service.
Peace of the Prairie service at Faith on July 12th, participated in VBS July 27-30, met at
Living Meadows for Pray without Ceasing 4 times in July. Ralph had several meetings
and home visits throughout July. August will consist of meetings, 2 weddings, 1 baptism
and Hanska’s 125th anniversary service.
Motion to accept reports was made by Kathy/seconded by Patty.
Old Business:
Bylaws and Constitution need updating; we are targeting to have this completed by end
of year 2026. We need 2-3 people to help with the updates, please see Ralph.
of year 2026. We need 2-3 people to help with the updates, please see Ralph.
New Business:
FREE sleeper couch in the Sunday school room! See Lori or Ralph.
VBS was very successful; 185 people with 360 attending the program on final night.
VBS was very successful; 185 people with 360 attending the program on final night.
Motion to adjourn was made by Ralph and seconded by Mary.
Respectfully submitted, Stacy Reed-Secretary
